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Welcome to Country by Noel Butler of the
Budawang
family group
History
of Milton
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Milton
Settlers Fair
Family Fun &
Entertainment
October
Long weekend
Milton
revives its pioneer spirit every October long weekend
The annual Milton Settlers Fair is jam packed
with entertainment, displays and
music
Held
on the October long weekend, the music starts on Friday
3rd October with a concert at the Milton Theatre by The
Carnation Project, a fresh, original outfit based in
Melbourne, creating a fusion of RnB, reggae, funk and
soul featuring the sweet voice of Zoe Kalenderidis.
Saturday 4th features the monthly Milton Village Markets
and the Milton Music Fest presented by MUD Music Council
and Escape artFEST, the annual Southern Shoalhaven Arts
Festival, the day offers a variety of musical
performances, kids rides and more, buskers welcome!
MILTON MUSIC FEST: Saturday from 10am @ Wason Street -
Milton Free Event with local headliners, buskers -
including the Escalators and the
Subaru's
That night
at the Milton Theatre is the Scared Weird Little Guys -
Australias funniest musical comedy duo,
presented by artFEST & MUD Music Council.
Sunday 5th kicks off with the Glorious Mudsingers at the
Milton Theatre followed by Open Mic at the
Theatre, giving anyone the chance to perform on
stage for their own 15 minutes of fame, this is a free
presentation by the Milton Theatre Management
Committee.
The Wason Street entertainment centre in the middle of
town is the venue for a variety of performances, starting
off with a traditional Welcome to Country by
Noel Butler from our first settlers, the Budawang family
group at 11.00am.
Then
its the Bordonian Heritage Dancers, dressed in
historical costumes, this group perform music and dance
from our colonial past.
On Sunday a full day of great entertainment and
activities from clowns, magicians, story tellers, street
theatre performers, there are also kids rides and lots of
craft and nick-nack stalls at the Village markets, all in
the centre of town. Plenty of good country fun.
There will also be lots of entertainment with local bands
providing an excellent range of music, the hands on farm
animal exhibit, carriage rides, jumping castle.
Children will be catered for with fun rides, and free
entertainment from Zamboni the Magician and the Circus 35
South group. Families can take part in the Ghost of
Milton history walk with local historian Cathy
Dunn. The Ghosts
of Milton History walk
will leave from the Milton Cultural Centre at time to be
confirmed
Whipcracking will return to the Fair with a demonstration
by Mark Schultz and the inaugural Jack Wallace
Memorial Whipcracking Competion judged by Mark and
open to all ages.
The Henry Kendall Festival presented by the MU Historical
Society is at the church hall on both days, photos and
memorabilia will be on display from the life of Henry
Kendall who was born in Milton.
Discover the pioneer families of Milton at the Commercial
Hotel, look up your local family history, the display
includes church records, Australian history, Milton
regional maps, masters & convicts from around Milton,
Budawang Aboriginal families, and advice on both family
and historical research.
Sunday night you can see one of Australias best up
and coming performers Holly Throsby at the Milton
Theatre, presented by artFEST & MUD Music
Council.
Saturday 4th October - Wason St - Entertainment
Centre
10.00am: Dave Nolan
11.00am: Celtic Craic
11.50am: Pamoja
12.15pm: The Subarus
1.00pm: TDFA
1.30pm: The Escalators
2.00pm: Blossom
2.20pm: P-plate Hour
3.20om: Croobyar Boys
Sunday 5th October
Milton Theatre
10.00 to 11.00 - The Glorious Mudsingers presented by MUD
Music Council
11.30 to 3.30 - Open Mic Day at the Milton Theatre, have
your 15 minutes of fame on stage, acoustic only and no
charge but booking essential, phone 4455 3056, presented
by the Milton Theatre Management Committee
Church of England Hall
10.00 to 4.00 - Henry Kendall Festival presented by
the MU Historical Society, photos and memorabilia will be
on display from the life of Henry Kendall who was born in
Milton.
Wason
St. Entertainment Area
11.00am: Intro and welcome to Milton by MC Bill Quinn,
then Welcome to Country by Noel Butler.
11.30am: Bordonian Heritage Dancers (sponsored by
Thompsons Commercial Hotel)
12.00am: Zamboni Magician - comedy magic show.
12.30pm: Circus 35 South
1.00pm: Bordonian Heritage Dancers (sponsored by
Thompsons Commercial Hotel)
1.00pm: Ghosts of Milton - Guided History Walk of Milton
with local historian Cathy Dunn, around one hour, meet at
the Milton Cultural Centre (next to Milton Chemmart)
1.30pm: Zamboni Magician - comedy magic show.
2.00pm: Whipcracking Demonstration by Mark Schultz
2.30pm: Bordonian Heritage Dancers (sponsored by
Thompsons Commercial Hotel)
3.00pm: Jack Wallace Memorial Whipcracking Competition,
judged by Mark Schultz - all ages, great prizes, register
by phone 44553056 or on the day (sponsored by Country
Leather)
Thompsons
Commercial Hotel
From 10.00am - Discover the Pioneer families of Milton,
look up your local family history, display includes
church records, Australian history, Milton regional maps,
masters & convicts from around Milton, Budawang
Aboriginal families, and advice on both family and
historical research.
Milton
Theatre
8 pm - Holly Throsby - Touring her new album "A Loud
Call", Holly and her three piece are indie pop at its
best, presented by Escape artFEST & Triple J -
Tickets $18
The
historic township of Milton is located in the Shoalhaven
on the South Coast of NSW, with magnificent views of the
sea to the East and the mountains to the west. It was
originally known as the Settlement and today one can walk
around the streets of Milton and see homes and buildings
dating back to the 1860s &
1870s
Markets
Merry-Go- Round
Buskers
Pioneer & Rural Displays
Guided walking history tours of Milton
Pioneer Families of Milton Display @ Commercial Hotel
Milton
Colonial Dancers
Henry
Kendall Festival
Enjoy
the 'Rural tribute' with sheep shearing, historical walks
and demonstrations of our Pioneer Skills.
There will
be horse & carriage rides and others to keep the kids
amused. Milton art galleries, antique & home decor
shops will be open with an array of shopping
delights.
The annual Milton Settlers Fair has been a highlight of
this bustling little village since Miltonís 125th
Anniversary in 1985. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the
warm country atmosphere of this two day festival with
something for everyone. The Settlers Fair is organised by
Milton Promotions Incorporated, PO Box 70 Milton NSW
2538, an independent organisation of Milton business
people who run the monthly Milton Village Markets, the
annual Milton Scarecrow Festival and Christmas Carols by
Candlelight, any enquiries about the fair can be directed
to the co-ordinater Bruce George on 4455 3056.
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